carpenter

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Industrial
• Millwork / pre-fab shopwork
• Residential
• Residential renovation
• Construction industry

Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Supervise other workers
• Estimate costs and materials
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Perform various trade work during home construction or renovation activities
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Maintain work records and logs
• Fabricate or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand
• Assemble panelboard and switchboard cabinets and install bus bars
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Type of materials

• Wood

Type of paints or coatings

• Resinous, solvent drying paints

Equipment and machinery experience

• Saws
• Roller painting

Area of work experience

• Framing and shingling

Area of specialization

• Renovating and restoring
• Painting
• Custom fabrication and layout

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan